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See Episode GuideReno Lullaby
Alex and Alexie are new parents. The arrival of their beautiful daughter has made their shift work even more of a challenge. With a cramped, squeaky second floor, they can't shower or get undressed upstairs without waking her up and are now forced to wash and change clothes in the kitchen. A sound sleep for them is now a luxury! Rob and Mia will need to solve all their issues, but will a stinky obstacle get in their way?
Everything In Its Place
When sports enthusiasts Graham and Heather welcomed a second son, they went from a manageable space to a double purpose nursery and triple duty bedroom. Their master bedroom now includes a workspace for Graham and a play space for their sons. With bikes in the laundry room, hockey, ski gear and canoes in the basement, they are frustrated by their lack of storage and kid friendly place to play. Heather and Graham will need to decide between a functional jam packed basement or a separate office and master suite bathroom on the second or third floor.
Four Storeys and Five Years Ago
Angela and Tavis bought their four-storey Row House five years ago when they were newlyweds. Five years later, they've turned into a family of four and the house is proving to be a challenge for their expanding family. Now Angela's parents are moving in. Where will they sleep? When you have only one shower up three flights of stairs, the options for their aging parents are limited. Or are they?
Bring In The Light
Stacey and Omer feel like prisoners in a dungeon. Their rooms are gloomy, dark and lack storage. The kitchen is dysfunctional and with only one bathroom for a family of four, their son has taken to peeing in the back yard. Mia and Rob are up for the challenge of creating a light filled functional space but will an unexpected discovery run them over budget?
Word War Three
Rob and Mia have been contacted by Tessa and Phil, a lovely couple with a son and a daughter who fight non-stop because they share a bedroom. This house is not big enough for the four of them. With only two bedrooms and one washroom to share on the floor, this family is stepping all over each other. Rob and Mia need to find them a solution fast, before world war three breaks out in their house.
A Happy But A Crowded Life
When Dayana and Steve first moved in, their house felt enormous and spacious. Then came the wedding, a dog, and a baby. They now resort to a butcher block as their dining room table and their unfinished basement doubles as their personal storage locker. Dayana and Steve are left to decide between a working kitchen or a laundry room they are no longer afraid of.
Up or Down
Sabrina and Daryl once described their house as cute and adorable, but after two years, their dysfunctional space has left them in disarray. Cooking out of the garage and midnight bathroom trips to the main floor with their two young children has become tiresome. An unforeseen hazard could derail the whole project and send them running.
Chaos Reins
Two boys and ten years later, Laura and Mike have outgrown their house. The basement has been taken over by their young boys and Laura now feels trapped in her kitchen. An unexpected structural issue has the entire renovation in limbo.
One Too Many Walls
Yolanda and Raphael feel like prisoners in their own home. Raphael eats dinner beside their pet bird and Yolanda now works out of the nursery. Can Rob and Mia find a way to overcome the poor layout and restore the home of their dreams?
From Hair Salon to Family Home
Four years ago, Kristina and Daniel bought their first home, which turned out to be a repurposed hair salon. The kitchen is inconveniently on the second floor and their only shower is too gross to use. Mia and Rob take on the challenge as Kristina and Daniel decide between eating at a kids table or baths over showers.
Cramping My Style
Gary and Irina have a small house, two kids and not enough space. They're bursting at the seams and crawling all over each other. They prepare food in the kids' playroom, do crafts in the kitchen, and eat meals on the couch. And now, Irina's Mom is coming to live with them. Mia and Rob present two great design solutions. They just have to make one big design decision. Whose will they choose?
Everything In Its Place
When sports enthusiasts Graham and Heather welcomed a second son, they went from a manageable space to a double purpose nursery and triple duty bedroom. Their master bedroom now includes a workspace for Graham and a play space for their sons. With bikes in the laundry room, hockey, ski gear and canoes in the basement, they are frustrated by their lack of storage and kid friendly place to play. Heather and Graham will need to decide between a functional jam packed basement or a separate office and master suite bathroom on the second or third floor.
A Happy But A Crowded Life
When Dayana and Steve first moved in, their house felt enormous and spacious. Then came the wedding, a dog, and a baby. They now resort to a butcher block as their dining room table and their unfinished basement doubles as their personal storage locker. Dayana and Steve are left to decide between a working kitchen or a laundry room they are no longer afraid of.
